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Webinar explores new approach to understanding Autism

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Uniquely Human approach examines each individual

A new approach to teaching students with Autism, called the Uniquely Human perspective, is looking to get away from treating Autism as a checklist of deficits—e.g. difficulties interacting with others, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior—and therapies that focus on eliminating those symptoms.

Instead, Uniquely Human seeks to learn more about the individual and why the behavior might be occurring. The approach is the work of Autism authority Dr. Barry Prizant, who will present a 90 minute webinar on his work (and upcoming book on the subject) hosted by PresenceLearning on Tuesday, June 16 at 1 p.m. EST. The webinar will feature research, stories and advice based on Prizant’s experiences with families and children with autism.

According to the webinar announcement, attendees will—among other things—learn to:

Additional information about the webinar, including how to register, is available online [1].